Re: Upgrade advice

From: Michael Maskalans (dml@tepidcola.com)
Date: Wed Jul 21 2010 - 17:01:14 EDT


On Jul 21, 2010, at 11:53 AM, Gary Hedlin wrote:

> I stumbled across this article dealing with the automatics:
>
> http://www.ehow.com/facts_5780813_automatic-transmission-vs_-manual-tractor_trailers.html
>
> Funny how they call them "automated manuals" instead of automatics.

Not funny - accurate. They're an air shifted manual transmission. A
slushbox like we're used to can't take 1500-2000 pound feet getting
70-80,000# rolling. They still use a clutch to stop and start.

Nothing like the HD 5 and 6 speed autos you'd find in a medium duty 6
or 10 wheeler.

Mike



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